Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse's understanding of the function of cli-ent reassessment?
1. "The client's blood pressure is lower this morning than it was yesterday morning."
2. "30 minutes after receiving his pain medication, the client evaluated his pain at 3 out of 10."
3. "Turning the client every 2 hours has helped in the healing of the pressure ulcer on his coccyx."
4. "Since the client has been ambulating to the bedroom without difficulty, I'll walk with him to the dayroom after dinner."
ANS: 4
When reassessment results in the collection of new data that identify a new client need, the care plan is modified. Modification of a plan also occurs when a client's health care need shows im-provement or is resolved. The other options reflect recognition of a change in the client's condi-tion but do not reflect an alteration of the care plan.
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